Nonfiction

1. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry: By Neil deGrasse Tyson. A straightforward, easy-tounderstand introduction to the universe.

2. Hillbilly Elegy: By J.D. Vance. A Yale Law School graduate looks at the struggles of America’s white working class through his own childhood.

3. Why Buddhism is True: By Robert Wright. Neuroscience and psychology findings are used to support Buddhist practice and meditation.

4. Al Franken, Giant of the Senate: By Al Franken. A memoir by the Democratic senator from Minnesota and former “Saturday Night Live” writer.

5. Between the World and Me: By Ta-Nehisi Coates. A meditation on race in America.

6. Option B: By Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant. Insight on facing adversity and building resilience.

7. Killers of the Flower Moon: By David Grann.

The story of a murder spree in 1920s Oklahoma that targeted Osage Indians, whose lands contained oil.

8. The Big Lie: By Dinesh D’Souza. The conservative commentator argues that the U.S. left is a fascist threat.

9. The Book of Joy: By the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. Two spiritual leaders discuss how to find joy in the face of suffering.

10. Grit: By Angela Duckworth. A psychologist says passion and perseverance are the keys to success.